Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security Porto

Engineering Manager - Ubuntu Security
Porto
Porto, Porto District, Portugal

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As the most widely used Linux distribution, Ubuntu underpins the security of the entire internet. The Security Engineering Manager role directly impacts the safety and security of millions of users worldwide. Join a team of security experts dedicated to protecting the
- source ecosystem and driving innovation. Your leadership will be instrumental in addressing emerging threats, developing robust security measures, and ensuring the continued integrity of Ubuntu. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference and leave a lasting legacy on the digital landscape.

The security engineering team's primary responsibility is to respond to emerging threats and secure the open source ecosystem for community and enterprise use. Your work will involve addressing potential CVEs and vulnerabilities across Canonical products like Ubuntu, engaging with the community and customers, and coordinating with multiple engineering teams.

An Engineering Manager is responsible for line management and career guidance. Developing engineering talent, representing your team and product technically, and fostering collaboration are critical to success.

What you will do in this role

1. Lead and develop a team of engineers, from graduate to senior levels
2. Provide technical guidance on vulnerability remediation
3. Drive the development of new security engineering projects
4. Collaborate with upstream open source projects on vulnerability lifecycle handling
5. Coach, mentor, and provide career development feedback
6. Identify and monitor team health indicators
7. Implement disciplined engineering processes
8. Represent your team and product to stakeholders, partners, and customers
9. Develop and promote excellent engineering and organizational practices
10. Plan and track progress on goals and projects
11. Participate in the security engineering leadership team, collaborating with other leaders

What we are looking for in you

• Exceptional academic record from high school and university or an alternative compelling pathway
• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or STEM, or equivalent experience
• Drive and a history of exceeding expectations
• Excellent English communication skills
• Passion for developing people and a proven track record
• Organized, ensuring timely,
  - quality results
• Professional manner with colleagues, partners, and community
• Solid software development background, including support and maintenance
• Mastery in any programming language (Go, Java, C, Python, etc. )
• Knowledge and passion for software and application security
• Experience working in an agile environment
• Continuous learner with a drive for growth
• Builds trust and strong relationships
• Result-oriented with a commitment to deliverables
• Willingness to travel twice a year for company events, up to two weeks each

Optional valued skills

• Strong technical understanding of Linux distributions, ideally Ubuntu or Debian

What we offer

We offer competitive compensation, considering location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and bonuses. Benefits include:

• Distributed work environment with biannual
  - person team sprints
• USD 2, 000 annual learning and development budget
• Recognition rewards, holiday leave, parental leave, Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for travel and company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering
- source tech firm, publisher of Ubuntu, and leader in AI, Io
T, and cloud platforms. We recruit globally, uphold high standards, and have been
- first since 2004. Join us to innovate and excel in the
- source world.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusion, and committed to fair consideration of all applicants.